The Golden Chariot - Facilities |
| Cabin Coaches |
| • Fully air-conditioned cabins. |
| • 26 twin beds, 17 double bed cabins and 1 cabin for the physically challenged. |
| • Vanity / Writing desk. |
| • Every cabin is equipped with Wi-Fi, LCD television, DVD with 6 satellite channels, wardrobe, vanity/writing desk and private bathroom with luxurious amenities and accessories. |
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| Conference Coach |
| • Seating capacity of 25-30 guests. |
| • 42 inch LCD television. |
| • Highspeed internet surfing area. |
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| Gym Coach |
| • Two massage rooms for an out of this world rejuvenation experience. |
| • For those who prefer a local flavour - Ayurveda massages are provided. |
| • Fully equipped gymnasium. |
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| Two Restaurants - Nala and Ruchi |
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| Nala Restaurant |
| • Interiors inspired by the timeless aesthetics of Hampi and Halebid. |
| • 4-seater and 2-seater dining cabins with comfortable sofas and chairs. |
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| Madira - The Lounge Bar |
| • Relaxing and elegant seating at bar. |
| • Plush and royal interiors modeled after the Mysore Palace. |
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The Golden Chariot - Bangalore to Bangalore Tour(7 Nights / 8 Days) |
Bangalore - Mysore - Kabini - Hassan - Hospet - Gadag - Goa - Bangalore |
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| The Golden Chariot Train Tour starts on every Monday of the week from Bangalore and ends in Bangalore on every Monday morning respectively. |
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Tour Itinerary: |
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| Day 1 - Bangalore (Monday) |
| 12:30 : Arrival at Blue Ginger Taj Westend |
| 13:00 : Check-in formalities |
| 13:30 : Lunch at Blue Ginger |
| 14:30 : Departure for sight seeing to Vidhana Soudha, Lal Bagh St.Mark’s Cathedral with some spare time for shopping at MG Road |
| 18:00 : Leave for Yeshwantpur Railway Station by coach |
| 19:30 : Welcome with garland and Tikka at The Golden Chariot |
| 19:30 : Bar opens |
| 19:30 - 22:00 : dinner |
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| Day 2 - Mysore (Tuesday) |
| 07:30 : Breakfast on Board |
| 09:15 : Assemble at the Station |
| 09:30 : Departure for sight seeing to Srirangapatna and Daria Daulat Fort by coach |
| 14:00 : Lunch at Regaalis |
| 15:30 : Sight seeing of Chamundi Hills by coach |
| 16:30 : Sight seeing of Mysore Palace by coach |
| 18:00–19:30 : Tea and Trip to Rangayana Kala Mandir for Cultural Show by coach |
| 20:15 : Bar opens |
| 20:15-22:00 : Dinner |
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| Day 3 - Kabini (Wednesday) |
| 07:30 : Breakfast on Board |
| 09:15 : Assemble at the Station |
| 09:30 : Departure for sight seeing to Kabini by coach |
| 11:30 : Tea / Coffee |
| 12:00 : Boat ride |
| 13:00 : Lunch at Kabini |
| 14:30 : Wildlife movie |
| 15:00 : Peaceful walk with nature |
| 16:30 : Jungle safari in jeeps |
| 18:30 : Back to the resort |
| 19:00 : Departure to board the The Golden Chariot for dinner by coach |
| 21:00 : Bar opens |
| 21:00-22:00 : Dinner |
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| Day 4 - Hassan (Thursday) |
| 06:40 : Leave for Hassan |
| 07:30 : Breakfast on board |
| 08:45 : Arrival at Hassan and drive to Halebid by coach |
| 09:30 : Arrival at Halebid for temple visit |
| 11:00 : Drive to Belur |
| 11:45 : Sightseeing of Belur |
| 12:45 : Drive to The Golden Chariot for lunch on board |
| 13:30 : Lunch on board |
| 15:00 : Departure for Shravanabelagola |
| 18:45 : Drive to The Golden Chariot |
| 19:30 : Bar opens |
| 19:30-22:00 : Dinner |
| 20:00 : Train departs for Hospet (overnight journey) |
| Day 5 - Hospet (Friday) |
| 06:00 : Arrival at Hospet |
| 07:30 : Breakfast on board |
| 09:00 : Departure for Hampi by coach |
| 09:45 : Arrival at Hampi – Sightseeing Mustard Seed Ganesha, Virupaksha temple, Krishna Bazar, Linga, Queens Bath and the fort. |
| 12:00 : Drive to The Golden Chariot for lunch |
| 13:15 : Lunch on board |
| 14:45 : Drive by coach to Hampi again – Sightseeing of Hazama temple, Lotus fort and elephant stable |
| 16:15 : Tea / coffee break at KSTDC guest house |
| 16:45 : Drive to Vittala temple complex |
| 17:15 : Cultural show at the temple complex |
| 18:30 : Tea / coffee |
| 19:15 : Sound and light show inside the temple complex |
| 20:00 : Drive to The Golden Chariot for dinner |
| 20:45 : Bar opens |
| 20:45-22:00 : Dinner |
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| Day 6 - Gadag (Saturday) |
| 06:00 : Train departs for Gadag |
| 07:30 : Breakfast on board |
| 08:00 : Arrival at Gadag |
| 08:45 : Drive by coach to Hotel Badami Court for tea / coffee |
| 11:15 : Drive to Aihole |
| 11:30 : Arrival at Aihole for sight seeing |
| 12:30 : Drive by coach to Pattadakal |
| 13:00 : Arrival at Pattadakal for sight seeing |
| 14:00 : Drive to Hotel Badami Court for lunch |
| 15:30 : Drive to Badami Caves |
| 17:15 : Drive to Hotel Badami Court for tea / coffee |
| 17:30 : Arrival at Hotel Badami Court |
| 18:15 : Depart to The Golden Chariot |
| 20:00 : Train departs for Goa |
| 20:45 : Bar opens |
| 20:45-22:00 : Dinner |
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| Day 7 - Goa (Sunday) |
| 04:30 : Arrival at Vasco Railway Station |
| 07:30 : Breakfast on board |
| 09:00 : Drive to Candolim beach by coach at The Taj Holiday Village |
| 10:45-12:30 : Arrival at the beach, sun bathe and relax on the beach |
| 12:30 : Lunch at Caravela – Taj Holiday Village |
| 15:45 : Sight seeing of Old Goa churches and Museum |
| 17:30 : Drive to Solas De Colacos |
| 18:00 : Visit an old Portuguese house and have tea / coffee break |
| 19:00 : Drive back by coach through Miramar beach and Panjim City |
| 20:00 : Reach the station to board The Golden Chariot and depart for Bangalore |
| 20:00 : Bar opens |
| 20:00-22:00 : Dinner |
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| Day 8 - Bangalore (Monday) |
| 07:30 : Breakfast on board |
| 12:00 : Arrival at Bangalore |